Pete Hegseth

United States Secretary of Defense

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United States Secretary of Defense (2025–)

Born	1980-06-06 · Minneapolis
Party	Republican
Offices	United States Secretary of Defense2025-01-25–presentPreceded by: Lloyd Austin
Education	Princeton University (BA) Harvard University (MPP)
Military service	United States Army, Army National Guard · 2003–20062010–20142019–2021 · Major · 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, Minnesota Army National Guard, District of Columbia Army National Guard · Iraq War, War in Afghanistan
Awards	Bronze Star, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge

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Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about ‘policy disagreements,’ not high crimes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denounced the effort to impeach him, calling it “a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.”
TThe Associated Press 2026-11-10 23:21
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth hits back at impeachment efforts
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed back against efforts to impeach him over America’s military campaign against Iran, calling the move a “farce” and “sabotage” at a Pentagon news conference. Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.
BBBC News 2026-11-10 22:30
Hegseth Says Massie Bid Hurts Troops
Bloomberg Television’s Balance of Power discusses the latest developments on Capitol Hill, including Hegseth’s view that Massie’s bid hurts troops and leadership questions facing both parties after the midterms.
BBloomberg Television 2026-11-10 22:11
Hegseth defends war record amid US House impeachment effort
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he would fight to keep his job. At a Pentagon press conference, he called the impeachment effort a political spectacle and personally attacked the Republican lawmaker leading the push to remove him.
CCGTN 2026-11-10 21:56
Hegseth blasts House impeachment 'spectacle'
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo offers his take on Hegseth’s Pentagon briefing; Hegseth calls the House impeachment push a “spectacle,” and the Paris G7 summit is also discussed.
FFox News 2026-11-10 18:30
Hegseth defends his record against impeachment push
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense chief, calls the impeachment case against him a “farce” that undermines U.S. troops. His critics accuse him of abusing power and violating the Constitution over the Iran war and other military operations, raising questions about partisan retaliation and presidential war powers.
DDW News 2026-11-10 18:18
Hegseth calls Massie’s impeachment effort an attack on troops
Speaking at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described Congress’s effort to impeach him as a politicized attack on US troops and lawful military operations ordered by President Donald Trump. The House is scheduled to begin procedural votes on the resolution Tuesday evening.
BBloomberg Television 2026-11-10 18:11
Pete Hegseth calls impeachment effort against him a 'stunt' and 'sabotage'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denounced the impeachment effort against him as a “political spectacle” and a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment. He spoke at a Pentagon news conference, a day after Rep. Thomas Massie launched the effort over Hegseth’s handling of the unpopular war against Iran and other actions.
TThe Associated Press 2026-11-10 17:03
Hegseth says impeachment effort is ‘driven by ego and resentment’
Rachel Scott reports on the push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his fiery response to the Republican congressman leading the effort.
AABC News 2026-11-10 16:59
US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth calls impeachment moves 'a farce'
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, November 10, that efforts to impeach him over alleged abuse of power in the Iran war were a farce and sabotage, playing into the hands of adversaries.
FFrance 24 2026-11-10 16:43

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WorldHegseth rejects Navy ship crisis claims as settlers cut off West Bank water

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-14 10:02

Hegseth rejects Navy ship crisis claims as settlers cut off West Bank water

PoliticsLawmaker slams USS Abraham Lincoln conditions, Hegseth refutes

A California lawmaker expressed alarm about poor living conditions and suicide attempts aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since November 2025. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed the reports as “completely misrepresented.”

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 06:05

Lawmaker slams USS Abraham Lincoln conditions, Hegseth refutes

WorldHegseth faces questions after reports of sailors going overboard

Three US officials told CNN that a sailor went overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln earlier this month during its extended deployment for the Iran war. The sailor was rescued within an hour and medically evaluated. One official said the sailor wore a life vest, was uninjured and that the Navy viewed the incident as a mental health episode, amid reports of worsening crew mental health.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 23:36

Hegseth faces questions after reports of sailors going overboard

WorldHegseth attends Panama Canal exercise flyover and military demonstration

The U.S. Department of War posted video on X on the 13th showing an aerial flyover and military demonstration for the PANAMAX exercise. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth attended, after taking part in jungle warfare training the previous day. His Panama trip also includes a speech at the Americas Alliance Against Criminal Groups forum.

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VVOA ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-13 21:06

Hegseth attends Panama Canal exercise flyover and military demonstration

WorldHegseth says reports on poor conditions aboard carrier were misrepresented

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that reports describing poor conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Middle East were “completely misrepresented.”

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-13 16:10

Hegseth says reports on poor conditions aboard carrier were misrepresented

WorldHegseth warns ICC could investigate US boat strikes in Latin America

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth cautioned that the International Criminal Court could investigate American strikes on boats in Latin America. He vowed that the United States would continue its campaign against drug cartels. Hegseth also said Colombia had joined a regional military coalition. His remarks link the ongoing anti-cartel campaign with the possibility of scrutiny by an international court.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 21:52

Hegseth warns ICC could investigate US boat strikes in Latin America

PoliticsHegseth welcomes Colombia into counter-drug alliance after election

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed Colombia on Wednesday into a military-led counter-narcotics coalition. The group brings together like-minded nations from the Western Hemisphere. Colombia joined after its conservative president was inaugurated last week. The move places the country within a regional military and counter-drug framework following the change in leadership.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 20:25

Hegseth welcomes Colombia into counter-drug alliance after election

PoliticsLIVE: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at Panama conference

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is speaking in Panama City. He is addressing the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition conference. The appearance places the U.S. defense chief at a regional gathering focused on counter-cartel cooperation. The event is being covered live.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 18:22

LIVE: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at Panama conference

PoliticsHegseth attends ceremony renaming military base for late Senator Lindsey Graham

On August 10, Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina was formally renamed Joint Base Lindsey Graham. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth attended the ceremony marking the change. Speaking about Graham, Hegseth said that the name would be remembered around the world. The event centered on honoring the late senator through the military installation’s new designation.

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VVOA ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 18:56

Hegseth attends ceremony renaming military base for late Senator Lindsey Graham

PoliticsHegseth urges Congress to sharply raise Pentagon budget at Graham base renaming

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called on Congress to approve a sharp increase in the Pentagon’s budget. He made the appeal during a Monday ceremony marking the renaming of a military base for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. The budget push was presented alongside the tribute to Graham. The event combined a military naming ceremony with a request for greater defense spending.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 18:33

Hegseth urges Congress to sharply raise Pentagon budget at Graham base renaming